Manager, Security Engineering
HeadwayFull Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates should possess experience managing engineers and engineering teams responsible for infrastructure, platform, or developer-facing tools, along with a strong technical background in systems engineering, cloud infrastructure (Kubernetes, OpenStack, etc.), and developer platform architecture. They should demonstrate proven ability to lead cross-functional collaboration and product-oriented development in open communities or large-scale developer ecosystems, complemented by excellent communication and facilitation skills, particularly in distributed and asynchronous environments.
The Engineering Manager will lead a group of security and privacy engineers in protecting the Wikimedia Foundation’s people, project integrity, infrastructure, and other assets against threats, advising product management across the Foundation on security best practices and security implications of various product decisions. They will help establish the Wikimedia Foundation’s overall security and safety roadmap, and ensure delivery against its technical and organizational goals, collaborating with Product & Engineering teams, Legal, ITS, and other departments. This role will also establish and lead the execution of group processes, including sprint planning, security releases and deployments, and security incident response, as well as hiring and developing a high-performing, inclusive engineering group that builds and owns security-critical software and operates from a shared sense of mission.
Operates Wikipedia and free knowledge projects
The Wikimedia Foundation operates Wikipedia and other free knowledge projects, aiming to create a world where everyone can freely access and share knowledge. It provides a platform for users to read, contribute, and share content, while also supporting the volunteer communities that help maintain these projects. The foundation is funded by donations from individuals and institutions, emphasizing its nonprofit status. Unlike many other organizations, it focuses on making knowledge accessible to all without charge, advocating for policies that support free knowledge initiatives. Its goal is to empower individuals to contribute to and benefit from a collective pool of knowledge.